The resignation letter written on the toilet paper belt from the Singapore employee has become viral and attracted extensive attention to the toxic culture in the workplace and the importance of recognition of employees. An unusual letter was shared at LinkedIn Angela Yeoh, Director at the Summit Talent, an acquisition company based in Singapore.
The letter is: “I chose this type of paper for my resignation as a symbol of how this company treated me. I stopped.”
Yeoh revealed that the woman used toilet paper to symbolize how she felt at her workplace – used and discarded. Yeoh’s contribution began with a direct quote of the former employee:
“I felt like a toilet paper used if needed, and then I’m discarded without a second idea.”
“That was the exact words that stuck with me when the candidate explained why he was leaving his work,” Yeoh wrote in the now viral post. She continued to think about how crucial recognition was in a professional environment.
“Let your employees feel so really appreciated that even if they decide to leave, they will leave with gratitude, not indignation. This kind of experience does not talk to lack of loyalty, talks about the culture of society,” she added.
In the sophisticated conclusion of Yeoh wrote:
“The award is not just a tool to maintain. It is a reflection of how much a person is appreciated, not only for what they do but for who they are.”
It ended with a challenge to introspection:
“If people leave the feeling of underestimation, it’s time to reflect. Small changes in recognition have a big impact. Start today.”
Since then, the contribution has become a viral and caused a debate across LinkedIn and other platforms. Many users resonated with the frustration of women and praised symbolism.
One commentator wrote: “People are badly treating other people; societies are just as good in the treatment of people as those who manage the actions and decisions of society. They lead the intent and empathy.”
Resignation for toilet paper has now become a significant metaphor for a toxic working environment – which is clear that the way employees feel until they leave.
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